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Eremophila nivea
Silky Eremophila
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental but hardy foliage plant. Plant singly for contrast or grouped as an informal hedge, feature in borders, roadside verges and raised beds. Prefers well-drained soils but can tolerate limited periods of inundation.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Responds to pruning if leggy.
Rare in its natural location in WA.
Cultural use: Indigenous peoples sucked the Eremophila flowers for nectar.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.5-2m
  • Spread 0.3-1.5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myoporaceae
  • Botanical Name Eremophila nivea
  • Common Name Silky Eremophila
  • Origin WA
  • Habit Erect, Spreading
  • Landscape Coastal footslopes, Plains, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Purple
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)
  • Indigenous to the Adelaide Region